FAQS about Vietnam Power Station Energy Storage Group

Can battery energy storage systems stabilize Vietnam's grid?

Sunita Dubey and Hyunjung Lee share how Vietnam is leveraging Battery Energy Storage Systems to stabilize their grid and accelerate the energy transition.

What is battery energy storage system (BESS)?

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) play a pivotal role in addressing these challenges by minimising the intermittency of renewables, enhancing grid flexibility, and ensuring reliable power supply. In a significant development, Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has secured approval for its first pilot BESS project with a capacity of 50 MW/50MWh.

Did Marubeni launch a megawatt-scale battery storage demonstration project in Vietnam?

The project’s official inauguration event held in December. Image: VinGroup. A green energy subsidiary of Japanese conglomerate Marubeni has brought online a megawatt-scale battery storage demonstration project in Vietnam.

Can Bess be integrated into Vietnam's power grid?

In an effort to facilitate the integration of BESS into Vietnam’s power grid, the Electricity and Renewable Energy Authority (EREA) of the Ministry of Industry and Trade recently hosted a technical workshop in collaboration with GEAPP.

Who owns Marubeni green power Vietnam?

Marubeni Green Power Vietnam, a wholly owned subsidiary of Marubeni—one of Japan’s largest general trading ‘sōgō shōsha’ companies—partnered with Vietnamese counterpart VinGroup for the 1.8MW/3.7MWh lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery energy storage system (BESS) project.

What is EVN's 50 MW battery energy storage system?

EVN's 50 MW Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) pilot project, in collaboration with ADB and GEAPP, aims for 300 MW by 2030. Vietnam is the fastest-growing energy market in Asia, according to the International Trade Administration. The government anticipates a 10-12% annual surge through 2030 in the nation’s power consumption.